Juliaca is a city of 276,000 people (2017) in the Peruvian Altiplano. Juliaca is a large trade center for goods and services, and is considered the financial capital of the Puno region.
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Juliaca is 3,825 metres (12,549 ft) above sea level, is located on the Collao Plateau and is northwest of Lake Titicaca (45 km). It is the largest trade center in the Puno region. It is nicknamed "The Windy City", in its case, because of the city's location on the windy Collao Plateau. It is also called the "Sock City" or "Knitting City" because Juliaca was a major center of sock, sweater, and handicraft production. Now the production of clothes, wool and fabrics are industrial processes.
Mother Church of Santa Catalina (Iglesia Sta Catalina), Plaza de Armas. It presents an indigenous baroque architectural style. The Jesuits began its construction in 1649, but it was not completed until 125 years later. Its bell tower was built entirely with ashlar brought from the quarries of Arequipa. It is under the command of the Franciscan congregation. In its structure, carved ashlar predominates. Its dome, its doorway and bell tower stand out. Works of art, such as canvases, are preserved inside. Church of La Merced (Iglesia de la Merced) (in the west wing of Plaza Bolognesi in the city center). This church is a beautiful work of architecture from the time of the republic.
The city hosts Juliaca's Carnival each year between February and March. During this very popular event participants, dressed in colorful costumes, gather on the streets to dance in the style of the Collao Plateau. Saint Sebastian's feast is celebrated on 20 January of every year.
La Fuente de la Salud, Jr. Jorge Chavez N° 215 (around the corner from Hotel Sakura). A very nice vegetarian restaurant. S/6 for a very complete menu. Clean and friendly staff. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in town.
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In Sep, Juliaca typically sees ~17°C daytime highs and 12 rainy days.
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